St Michael’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Specialties

St. Michael’s by-​the-​Sea is an historic Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it’s kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the center of this spiritual community. Whether you’re in town for a week at the beach, or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, St. Michael’s by-​the-​Sea welcomes you!

Weekend Service Times

Saturdays

5:30 pm — Rite II (Contemporary Mass)

Sundays

8:00 am — Rite I (Traditional Mass)

10:00 am — Rite I (Traditional sung Mass)

History

Established in 1894.

St. Michael’s By-​the-​Sea Episcopal Church is the oldest, and was for many years the only church in Carlsbad. It was established by families of the early English settlers in the area and consecrated by the Rt. Rev. William Nichols, Bishop of California. Our historic chapel, Old St. Michael’s, built in 1894, is one of the four oldest buildings in the village. St. Michael’s is the only church in the diocese to have both the old and the new church on the same property in use for services. The Daily Offices and Holy Eucharist are held in the chapel as are other special services throughout the year, including weddings and funerals.

The current Rector is the Rev. Doran Stambaugh who began his curacy at St. Michael’s in July 2005, and his tenure as St. Michael’s Priest-​in-​Charge in June 2010. He was inducted as rector on The Feast of the Holy Cross, 2013.